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Terry C. Sandvold, CEO, Financial Advisor

Terry Sandvold is the CEO and founder of Sandvold Financial Group. With over 30 years of experience, Terry has a vision to help both individuals and businesses with insightful planning to help them achieve higher financial success. Terry specializes in retirement planning and attributes his success over the years to understanding a client’s goals and comprehensively implementing strategic solutions

Terry is the host of "Money Talks" radio shows, airing weekly, with the goal to help people take control of their financial futures. He enjoys bringing important information to thousands and making a positive difference in their lives. "Money Talks" airs live every Saturday at 11:00am on News Talk (AM 1130), 1:00pm on the Wall Street Business Network (AM 1440) and Sundays at 9:00am on The Patriot (AM 1280).

Over the years, Terry had received many awards for his financial services leadership including Questar representative of the year nationwide from 2012-2017. He has presented to many financial services organizations nationally and locally. Terry and his family are very involved in charity. Terry is a member of the Board of Directors of the Alzheimer's Association Minnesota-North Dakota chapter. He was the Team Recruitment Co-Chair for the Walk to End Alzheimer's in 2015 and 2016 and Terry and his wife, Lynda, were the chairs for the Purple Gala in 2017 and 2018.

Third-party rankings and recognitions are no guarantee of future investment success and do not ensure that a client or prospective client will experience a higher level of performance or results. These ratings should not be construed as an endorsement of the advisor by any client nor are they representative of any one client’s evaluation. These recognitions occurred when Terry offered securities through Questar Capital Corp.

Blake Sandvold, CIO, CFP®, Financial Advisor

Blake Sandvold is the Chief Investment Officer as well as a financial planner at Sandvold Financial Group. As CIO, Blake researches and analyzes the market and creates investment strategies that best suit these projections. He also provides continued investment education for planners and staff at Sandvold Financial Group. He uses his knowledge in investments to provide his clients with individualized plans that fit their financial needs. Blake’s key areas of focus include wealth accumulation and wealth preservation strategies.

Blake joined Sandvold Financial Group after receiving his degree in Financial Management from the University of St. Thomas. Blake is a CFP® professional. He also holds his 7, 63, and 66 securities licenses, as well as Minnesota Life, Accident and Health, and Property and Casualty Insurance licenses.

Blake is an active member of his community, through his memberships in the Wayzata Chamber of Commerce, Twin West Chamber of Commerce, and board member of Wayzata Lake Effect Conservancy. He enjoys sponsoring events like Wayzata’s Music By the Lake Summer Series, which hosts entertainment for families in the Wayzata community. You might also hear Blake as a frequent guest on Terry Sandvold’s “Money Talks” radio show where he shares current market updates with listeners.

In his free time, Blake, his wife, and their two dogs enjoy spending time outside at the lake, checking out new restaurants around the Twin Cities, and attending sporting events.

Robert Cowin, CFP®, Financial Advisor

For over fifteen years, Bob has helped individuals achieve their financial goals. He focuses on wealth accumulation and distribution planning in retirement, life insurance, long term care insurance, and estate preservation. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy and served as an Officer in the US Marine Corp, before growing a small business into a nationwide company. He capitalizes on that experience by helping business clients with their investments and insurance needs. Bob holds his Series 6, 7, and 63 Securities licenses, along with Minnesota Life, Accident and Health, and Long Term Care licenses. He has also earned his CFP® designation.

Matthew Fiske, Financial Advisor

Matt has over 20 years of experience in various fields of the financial services industry. He has conducted hundreds of informational seminars to thousands of insurance agents and financial planners nationwide to ensure they are providing suitable products and services to their clients. Matt uses a client focused approach when creating financial plans, with his primary areas of focus on Retirement and Income Planning, Wealth Management, and Estate Preservation. He holds Series 6, 63, 65, and 7 securities licenses, along with his Minnesota Life, Health and Accident insurance licenses. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration, as well as History and Political Science from Jamestown College (University). Matt and his family are active in the City of Ramsey Foundation and Community Education in Anoka county.

John Jensen, Financial Advisor

John became a member of Sandvold Financial Group in 2017. With a background in project management he uses a client focused approach to see the big picture and help clients reach their individual financial goals by creating practical plans. His key areas of focus include wealth accumulation and preservation as well as insurance needs analysis. John attended the University of St. Thomas, where he majored in Business Administration, Entrepreneurship. He holds Series 6, 63, and 65 securities licenses, along with his Minnesota Life, Health and Accident insurance licenses. John is passionate about being an active member in the Mound-Westonka community. In their free time, John and his wife enjoy everything outdoors, and being Minnesota natives that of course includes plenty of time at the lake.

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